Aluminum Body Recall 72V312000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V312000 · announced December 22, 1972 · filed by Aluminum Body Corporation · 100 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
ALUMINUM BODY CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENINGPROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELLS AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGHRESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTOPHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTERCRACKING HAS OCCURRED IT MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACE AXLE WHERE NECESSARY).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.